Willian Arão
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Willian Arão 2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Willian Arão has appeared in 14 Serie A matches this season, totalling 793 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 14 | 793 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 6.74 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 5 | 406 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6.83 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.62 |
| Total | 21 | 1,329 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 6.75 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.10 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.11 | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.11 | 91 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.30 | 8 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.34 | 26 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Willian Arão has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 793 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 0th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Willian Arão has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 264 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 390 | 44.30 | 64 |
| Accurate passes | 330 | 37.50 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 3.29 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 4.31 | 10 |
| Passes (final third) | 73 | 8.28 | 84 |
Willian Arão has completed 330 of 390 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 64th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.34 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.45 | 11 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 90 |
| Duels won | 46 | 5.22 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.48 | 87 |
| Touches | 498 | 56.50 | 50 |
| Possession lost | 74 | 8.40 | 37 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 1.13 | 74 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.57 | 15 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.34 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Willian Arão completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 46 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 2.95 | 91 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.59 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 1.13 | 63 |
| Clearances | 24 | 2.72 | 94 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 43 | 4.88 | 77 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Willian Arão makes 26 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.91 | 10 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.11 | 24 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 75 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 1.48 | 6 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Willian Arão has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (3) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Willian Arão previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 13 | 779 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 24 | 1,651 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 6.52 |
 Europa Conference League | 10 | 693 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 6.33 |
 Europa League | 4 | 352 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 31 | 2,352 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 45 | 7.38 |
| Europa League | 6 | 384 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 31 | 2,306 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 60 | 7.13 |
| Europa League | 6 | 415 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4.66 |
 Champions League | 2 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 14 | 920 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 7.19 |
 Copa Libertadores | 6 | 470 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7.21 |
| Copa do Brasil | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 30 | 2,584 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 7.10 |
About Willian Arão
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Willian Arão has featured across 14 appearances (9 starts), totalling 793 minutes. Willian Arão has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Willian Arão has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Willian Arão has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Willian Arão has registered 26 tackles (14 won), 10 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 330 from 390 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Willian Arão has won 46 of 76 total duels.
Discipline
Willian Arão has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 5.
About Willian Arão
Willian Arão is a 34-year-old midfielder playing for Santos in the Serie A, representing Brazil. Willian Arão is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 12 March 1992.
Most recent appearance
Willian Arão's most recent match was away at Botafogo on May 7th. Santos lost 2-1. Willian Arão played 90 minutes, registering 5 tackles with a match rating of 6.86.
Recent matches
- May 7th2-1 lossatBotafogo(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- September 21st3-1 winvsVitória(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.89)
- December 10th3-0 winvsDeportivo Cuenca(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- June 11th3-2 lossatGrêmio(82 mins, rating 6.69)
- March 25th2-2 drawvsSan Lorenzo(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.25)
Next fixture
Willian Arão and Santos are next in action on April 6th against UCV in the Copa Sudamericana. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the UCV vs Santos match preview.
Teammates at Santos
Willian Arão currently plays alongside João Ananias, Pepê Fermino, Gabriel Brazão, Neymar, Zé Ivaldo, Vinicius Lira, Mayke, Gabriel Menino, Rony, Álvaro Barreal, Adonis Frías, João Alencar, Zé Rafael, Enzo Boer, Gustavo Caballero, Gustavo Henrique, Benjamín Rollheiser, Diógenes, Miguelito, Mateus Xavier, Gabriel Barbosa, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Rodrigo Falcão, Gonzalo Escobar, Alex, Christian Oliva, Robinho Junior, Thaciano, João Schmidt, Luan Peres, João Paulo, Lucas Veríssimo, Alexis Duarte, Moisés and Gabriel Bontempo at Santos.